I am the current VISTA Leader for 55,000 Degrees. I wanted to just take a moment and officially introduce this blog! Wha-la! Done!

Ok. I suppose I'll say a bit more.

I'm not sure who, if anyone, will ever read these posts. But for anyone who is curious about what this experience has been like for one member, I am happy to share. VISTA has been a transformative experience for me as a young professional. Graduating from college, I was in a near panic at almost all times scrambling to figure out what to do once I graduated. Now, I know.

I know what it's like to work in a professional environment. I know the kinds of friends and memories you can make when you let yourself really invest in a project and a mission. I know now that I am capable of creating and collaborating and messing up and surviving those mess ups. I know now what I love to do and even what I don't love to do. I also know what I want to do with the rest of my life, not to say that I have a career path in mind or a 20 year plan or even a 5 year plan, but I do know I want to continue giving back for the time that I have in whatever capacity I can.

This experience has been invaluable for me and, if you're considering applying, maybe it will be for you too.

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The Cradle to Career VISTA Blog consists of posts from members past and present and those that work with them. ​Any opinions expressed on “The Cradle to Career VISTA Blog”, except as specifically noted, are those of the individual commenter and do not necessarily represent the views, opinions, or policies of AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) program or the Corporation for National and Community Service.